Zara’s Workshops – cairoshimmyquake

ZARA of CAIRO

Zara of Cairo is an internationally recognized belly dancer with bases in Cairo, Egypt, and London, UK. She is a vibrant dancer who has both Egyptian and English heritage.

Zara’s dancing has taken her to many countries around the world. She has performed in the UK, Egypt, Kenya (both in Nairobi and Mombasa), Tanzania (in both Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar), Pakistan, and Malta.

Zara is a skilled dancer who specializes in various Egyptian dance styles including Mahraganat, Baladi, Raqs Sharqi, Oriental, Fellahine, and Saidi. Her Shaabi and Fego street dancing style is particularly popular among her fans.

Apart from dance, Zara is also interested in Salsa, make-up, and nail art. She is an accomplished physicist having studied the subject for 10 years in the UK’s top universities. Zara holds a PhD in Quantum Optics and Laser Physics, making her a Doctor.

Thursday, June 6 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

Pop Mahraganat Choreography and

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY

Oh yes! Zara will be teaching you an exciting Mahraganat choreography, filled with fresh moves from Cairo. Not only will you learn a fantastic choreography, but you will also have the opportunity to perform it alongside Zara in the CSQ SHOW. Don’t miss out on being part of this crowd-stopping spectacle!

Saturday, June 8 (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)

Saidi Stick Tips & Tricks:

(Please bring a straight-ended stick to this workshop)

Your Saidi performances will never be the same again….. in this workshop you will be learning advanced stick technique! Zara will go through SLOWLY and BREAK DOWN fun tricks, spins, flips, catches and throws of your stick. Plus share with you the secrets to making all this stick work look effortless.

REMINDER: Workshop purchase does NOT include the Entry Fee into the festival. You must purchase entry separately.

Sunday, June 9 (9:15 AM – 11:15 AM)

Mahraganat – Understanding and Technique Class

Come and learn the latest style of dance that is taking over the Cairo scene. Zara will take you on a journey not only to learn Mahraganat but also to understand it. Keep up with the times and get moving with the newest moves and techniques straight from the streets and stages of Egypt. Zara is excited to teach you!

*Make sure you are purchasing the correct items/workshops. All sales are final. No refunds. No Transfers are allowed.
Workshops are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Artist and Promoters.

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ZARA of CAIRO

*Make sure you are purchasing the correct items/workshops. All sales are final. No refunds. No Transfers are allowed. Workshops are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Artist and Promoters.

*Make sure you are purchasing the correct items/workshops. All sales are final. No refunds. No Transfers are allowed.
Workshops are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Artist and Promoters.